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Cylindrical angled plastic sensor with 2 m PVC cable

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Sick VTE18-3P2912 photoelectric proximity sensor PNP

SKU CH-9451-BEAAC

Detects objects at 3 mm to 200 mm with an infrared LED, PNP dark-switching output and IP67-rated cylindrical housing

  • Detects objects up to 200 mm away using infrared LED
  • Potentiometer adjustment simplifies sensitivity tuning for varied targets
  • PNP dark-switching output integrates directly with PLC inputs
  • IP67 enclosure withstands dust and water jets in harsh areas
  • 2 m PVC cable with 0.14 mm² conductors eases installation

Industrial proximity sensor

The Sick VTE18-3P2912 is a photoelectric proximity sensor with a PNP dark-switching output. It operates on 10 V DC to 30 V DC supply voltage with a 30 mA power consumption. The cylindrical angled housing measures 60.6 mm and carries an IP67 enclosure rating. This sensor suits automation engineers who need reliable object detection in industrial environments.

Build integration requirements

The unit connects via a 2 m PVC cable with a 3.1 mm diameter and 0.14 mm² conductor cross-section. It requires a 10 V DC to 30 V DC power source with ripple below 10 %. The plastic housing and PMMA optics withstand ambient temperatures from –25 °C to +70 °C. Installers gain a compact sensor that frees up space in tight machine frames without needing separate mounting brackets.

Detection capacity and limits

The infrared LED with a 2.8° dispersion angle provides a maximum sensing range of 3 mm to 200 mm and a defined sensing range of 3 mm to 170 mm. Response time is 2 ms for high-speed sorting or positioning tasks. The potentiometer allows sensitivity adjustment within these limits. Applications requiring longer range, faster response, or different output logic will need an alternative sensor.

Highlights

  • Detects objects up to 200 mm away using infrared LED
  • Potentiometer adjustment simplifies sensitivity tuning for varied targets
  • PNP dark-switching output integrates directly with PLC inputs
  • IP67 enclosure withstands dust and water jets in harsh areas
  • 2 m PVC cable with 0.14 mm² conductors eases installation

Specifications

BrandSICK
ModelSICK VTE18-3P2912

Questions about this item

What is the maximum sensing range before the sensor stops detecting reliably?

The sensor detects objects up to 200 mm away; the specified sensing range is 3 mm to 170 mm with infrared LED light and a 2.8° dispersion angle.

How much current does it draw and what temperature range does it handle during continuous operation?

Power consumption is 30 mA at 10–30 V DC; ambient operating temperature spans –25 °C to +70 °C with IP67 enclosure rating.

What voltage supply and output wiring must already be in place for this PNP sensor?

It requires a 10–30 V DC supply with ≤10 % ripple and connects via a 2 m PVC cable (0.14 mm² conductors, Ø3.1 mm) for PNP dark-switching output.

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